Callicarpa ampla
Schauer
Capa Rosa
G1Critically ImperiledGlobal Rank
UnknownThreat Impact
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, https://www.usa.gov/government-works
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.151790
Element CodePDVER05020
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicendemic to a single nation
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderLamiales
FamilyLamiaceae
GenusCallicarpa
Other Common Names
Pendula Cimarrona (ES)
Concept Reference
Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Taxonomic Comments
Kartesz (1999) indicates that this species is also on the U.S. Virgin Islands, citing a 1980 reference. Little et al. (1974) mentioned an old St. Thomas report. Liogier (1995, 2000) considers the species endemic to Puerto Rico. It is unclear whether the confusion stems from a taxonomic discrepancy or simply that the St. Thomas occurrence is assumed to be extirpated.
Conservation Status
Rank MethodLegacy Rank calculation - Excel v3.1x
Review Date2018-03-26
Change Date2000-08-23
Edition Date2018-03-26
Edition AuthorsMacBryde, B., rev. Jaster (1995), rev. Frances (2018)
Threat ImpactUnknown
Range Extent<100-20,000 square km (less than about 40-8000 square miles)
Number of Occurrences1 - 5
Rank Reasons
Callicarpa ampla is now considered endemic to the Luquillo Mountains of Puerto Rico where it is very rare, known from 2 occurrences and 15 individuals. The species was historically known from the Puerto Rican municipalities of Adjuntas, Barranquitas, and Cayey and from a single collection in the island of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Callicarpa ampla occurs in El Yunque National Forest, which affords it protection from most threats. However, it is still threatened by effects of hurricanes including landslides and flooding.
Range Extent Comments
Occurs in the Luquillo Mountains of Puerto Rico in El Yunque National Forest. The species was historically known from the Puerto Rican municipalities of Adjuntas, Barranquitas, and Cayey and from a single collection in the island of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands thought to be extirpated (USFWS 2015).
Occurrences Comments
The number of extant occurrences is not well understood. The species has been reported from 5-6 occurrences; however, surveys in 2011 found individuals at only 2 occurrences. There are 3 planted individuals at a third site (USFWS 2015).
Threat Impact Comments
The effects of severe weather, particularly flooding and landslides from hurricanes, is a threat to this species especially given the small population size (USFWS 2015).
Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Callicarpa ampla occurs in the palo colorado vegetation of the Luquillo Mountains (USFWS 1995). Its known habitat is Mature Tabonuco Montane vegetation (USFS 2016).
Terrestrial Habitats
Forest/Woodland
Threat Assessments
| Threat | Scope | Severity | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 - Geological events | Pervasive (71-100%) | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10.3 - Avalanches/landslides | Pervasive (71-100%) | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 - Climate change & severe weather | Pervasive (71-100%) | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11.4 - Storms & flooding | Pervasive (71-100%) | Unknown | Unknown |
Plant Characteristics
DurationPERENNIAL
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (2)
Puerto Rico (2)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| El Toro Area | Caribbean National Forest | 12,584 |
| Mameyes Area | Caribbean National Forest | 11,150 |
References (13)
- Acevedo-Rodriguez, P., and collaborators. 1996. Flora of St. John. Memoirs of The New York Botanical Garden Vol. 78. New York Botanical Garden, Bronx. 581 pp.
- Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
- Kartesz, J.T. 1999. A synonymized checklist and atlas with biological attributes for the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. First edition. In: Kartesz, J.T., and C.A. Meacham. Synthesis of the North American Flora, Version 1.0. North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill, N.C.
- Liogier, H.A. 1995. Descriptive Flora of Puerto Rico and Adjacent Islands: Spermatophyta-Dicotyledoneae, Volume 4, Melastomataceae to Lentibulariaceae. Editorial de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras. 617 pp.
- Liogier, H.A., and L.F. Martorell. 1982. Flora of Puerto Rico and adjacent islands: A systematic synopsis. Editorial de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras. 342 pp.
- Liogier, H.A., and L.F. Martorell. 2000. Flora of Puerto Rico and adjacent islands: A systematic synopsis. 2nd edition, corrected and revised by H.A. Liogier. Editorial de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras. 382 pp.
- Little, E.L. and R.O. Woodbury. Rare and Endemic Trees of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Conservation Research Report No. 27. United States Department of Agriculture. Washington, D.C. 1980.
- Little, E.L., Jr., R.O. Woodbury, and F.H. Wadsworth. 1974. Trees of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Vol. 2. Agric. Handbook No. 449. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service. 1024 pp.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 1992. Endangered and threatened wildlife and plants: Determination of endangered status for five Puerto Rican trees. Federal Register 57(78): 14782-14785.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 1995. <i>Callicarpa ampla, Ilex sintenissi, Syrax portoricensis, Ternstroemia luquillensis, Ternstroemia subsessilis </i>Recovery Plan. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office, Boqueron, Puerto Rico.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2015. Callicarpa ampla / (Capá rosa) Ilex sintenisii / (no common name) Styrax portoricensis/ Palo de jazmín Ternstroemia luquillensis/ Palo colorado Ternstroemia subsessilis/ (no common name)5-Year Review: Summary and Evaluation. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office, Boqueron, Puerto Rico.
- U.S. Forest Service (USFS). 2014. Forest Plan Assessment, El Yunque National Forest. Section 2: Assessing ecological sustainability and diversity of plant and animal communities. Online. Available: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3794280.pdf (Accessed 2018)
- U.S. Forest Service (USFS). 2016. Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the revised Land and Resource Management Plan, El Yunque Forest Plan Revision. Online. Available: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd517943.pdf. Accessed (2018)